Volunteer Opportunity Calendar

Ecological restoration activities

Wed, 08 Jul 2009 00:00:00 GMT

Wednesday, July 08, 2009:

The Lakeshore Nature Preserve is comprised of various ecosystems, all requiring unique approaches to a restoration strategy. Participants will be working closely with field staff in these habitats to reduce the impacts of invasive species. Each site will offer a different perspective of land use and management.

Art Fair on the Square Booth Volunteer

Fri, 10 Jul 2009 00:00:00 GMT

Friday , July 10, 2009:

Please join us for this wonderful opportunity to support artists with disabilities! Volunteers are vital to our programs. We are looking for volunteers to fill 2.5 to 3 hour time slots to assist in our Art Fair booth on Saturday, July 11 and Sunday, July 12. We also need help with setup on Friday night, July 11 and take-down on Sunday after 5:30 pm. At this event, volunteers enjoy me ...

Harambee Back Pack Program

Fri, 10 Jul 2009 00:00:00 GMT

Friday , July 10, 2009:

Volunteers will be needed to pack 30 bags of groceries for low-income, formerly free and reduced lunch families in the Harambee Head Start (20 bags) and Lincoln Elementary (10 bags). Each week we need to pack and distribute bags accordingly.

Art Fair Off the Square

Sat, 11 Jul 2009 00:00:00 GMT

Saturday , July 11, 2009:

A variety of volunteer jobs are available at the July 11-12 art fair in downtown Madison: booth-sitters to give exhibitors a break, Information Booth assistants, servers at the artists' picnic on Saturday evening, public art project helpers.

Art Fair on the Square Booth Volunteer

Sat, 11 Jul 2009 00:00:00 GMT

Saturday , July 11, 2009:

Brittingham Beach-Shoreline Cleanup

Sat, 11 Jul 2009 00:00:00 GMT

Saturday , July 11, 2009:

Do you enjoy working outdoors? Are you interested in learning more about natural area restoration in a hands-on environment? The Madison Parks Division has a variety of projects in the city's parks that are in need of volunteer help. All of the projects have a volunteer leader who will provide training, guidance and the necessary tools during the project.

BSWA Restoration

Sat, 11 Jul 2009 00:00:00 GMT

Saturday , July 11, 2009:

This past year had some magnificent prairie burns. Add to this success by joining Dan and his crew cutting through the unwanted invasive invaders.

Gardening Help Needed

Sat, 11 Jul 2009 00:00:00 GMT

Saturday , July 11, 2009:

Help a team of fellow gardeners to water, weed, and harvest vegetables and herbs from our organic Teaching/Food Pantry Garden. Produce grown is donated to local food pantries and used for our cooking and preserving classes. No experience is necessary - we have gardeners of all ages and experience levels. Part of our mission is to teach - if you are a novice gardener, our lead vo ...

Madison Early Music Festival Ushers

Sat, 11 Jul 2009 00:00:00 GMT

Saturday , July 11, 2009:

Usher for world-class early music concerts! After concert-goers are seated, you are invited to take a seat yourself and enjoy the music.

Monona Bay Shoreline Clean-up

Sat, 11 Jul 2009 00:00:00 GMT

Saturday , July 11, 2009:

Volunteers who are interested in community-building, and protecting our area waters are invited to join the neighbors of Brittingham Park and Monona Bay for their monthly work days. Volunteers will assist with trash clean up, lake weed removal and removal of invasive weeds and overall lend a helping hand in maintaining our parks and community.

Volunteers Needed: Art Fair on the Square

Sat, 11 Jul 2009 00:00:00 GMT

Saturday , July 11, 2009:

The Madison Museum of Contemporary Art is looking for volunteers to staff food and beverage concessions or provide artist relief at the 51st annual Art Fair on the Square. Concessions volunteers grill brats and serve soda or beer. It's fast-paced and fun. Artist relief volunteers sign up artists for breaks or sit in artist's booths during breaks. The Art Fair is a great place to work ...

Art Fair on the Square Booth Volunteer

Sun, 12 Jul 2009 00:00:00 GMT

Sunday , July 12, 2009:

Verona Ice Age Trail Maintenace

Sun, 12 Jul 2009 00:00:00 GMT

Sunday , July 12, 2009:

Plenty of tasks to do on this diverse segement of the Trail. The activities today will improve the useage and landscape of our backyard greenspace. There's always invasives to remove from view, signage repair, clearing back encroaching brush and other general upgrades.

Gardening Help Needed

Mon, 13 Jul 2009 00:00:00 GMT

Monday , July 13, 2009:

Ecological restoration activities

Wed, 15 Jul 2009 00:00:00 GMT

Wednesday, July 15, 2009:

Hickory Hill Trail Construction

Thu, 16 Jul 2009 00:00:00 GMT

Thursday , July 16, 2009:

New property in Cross Plains will extend the Ice Age Trail from its current resting spot off Lewis St. We're ready to begin corridor clearing, (hand saws and loppers for cutting shrubs) then dig in the dirt with pickmattocks & mcleods. Lots of landscape restoration, prairie planting and oak rescue in this driftless terrain. Watch for our special July 16-19 Mobile Skills Crew event ...

Ice Age Trail Builders ~ Mobile Skills Crew 2009 Season

Thu, 16 Jul 2009 00:00:00 GMT

Thursday , July 16, 2009:

Travel the state and see the glacial wonders of Wisconsin! Be a part of groundbreaking history, connecting segments of the awesome 1,000 mile footpath we love as the Ice Age National and State Scenic Trail. Swing a pick mattock, flip pancakes or sign in the arriving volunteers, there are many ways to find your helpful niche. Campsites and meals are provided Thursday through Sunday ...

Harambee Back Pack Program

Fri, 17 Jul 2009 00:00:00 GMT

Friday , July 17, 2009:

Hickory Hill Trail Construction

Fri, 17 Jul 2009 00:00:00 GMT

Friday , July 17, 2009:

Relay For Life of Verona-Fitchburg

Fri, 17 Jul 2009 00:00:00 GMT

Friday , July 17, 2009:

Relay For Life is the American Cancer Society’s signature activity. It offers everyone in a community an opportunity to participate in the fight against cancer. Teams of people camp out at a local high school, park, or fairground and take turns walking or running around a track or path. Each team is asked to have a representative on the track at all times during the event. Relays are ...

Ecological restoration activities

Sat, 18 Jul 2009 00:00:00 GMT

Saturday , July 18, 2009:

Hickory Hill Trail Construction

Sat, 18 Jul 2009 00:00:00 GMT

Saturday , July 18, 2009:

Natural Area Restoration Volunteer - Hoyt Park

Sat, 18 Jul 2009 00:00:00 GMT

Saturday , July 18, 2009:

Hickory Hill Trail Construction

Sun, 19 Jul 2009 00:00:00 GMT

Sunday , July 19, 2009:

Ecological restoration activities

Wed, 22 Jul 2009 00:00:00 GMT

Wednesday, July 22, 2009:

Harambee Back Pack Program

Fri, 24 Jul 2009 00:00:00 GMT

Friday , July 24, 2009:

Camp Randall Stadium Chair-back Installation - Fundraiser for Clothe-a-Child

Sat, 25 Jul 2009 00:00:00 GMT

Saturday , July 25, 2009:

The Madison Metro Jaycees will be installing chairbacks at Camp Randall. For each chairback installed the Jaycees receive money for our Cloth-a-Child project. Your help on this project is needed! We have been assigned Section E, right on the 50 yard-line. Different groups are assigned to the various sections, therefore when you arrive make sure you are in Section E with the Jayce ...

Gardening Help Needed

Sat, 25 Jul 2009 00:00:00 GMT

Saturday , July 25, 2009:

Lodi Marsh SWA Restoration

Sat, 25 Jul 2009 00:00:00 GMT

Saturday , July 25, 2009:

Open grown oaks and hickories are part of the reward for restoration efforts. The wood will warm you while cutting and hauling. Climbing onto the stacks and stomping them down can bring extra enjoyment. Tools of use are loppers, bowsaws and weed wrenches. Meet at the parking lot on Lodi Springfield Rd. about 3/4 mile north of Lee Rd. Project Leader is Gary Werner 249-7870 or nat ...

Volunteer at Atwood Summerfest- FUN! FUN! FUN!

Sat, 25 Jul 2009 00:00:00 GMT

Saturday , July 25, 2009:

Join the residents of Madison's near east side for the return of one of the best neighborhood celebrations! Summerfest is a street festival held on the 2000 and 2100 blocks of Atwood Ave. The fest has games and activities for kids, food and craft vendors, street entertainment and three stages with live music. Volunteer opportunities include: Set up and take down, beer servers- licens ...

Camp Randall Stadium Chair-back Installation - Fundraiser for Clothe-a-Child

Sun, 26 Jul 2009 00:00:00 GMT

Sunday , July 26, 2009:

Lodi Marsh SWA (Coyle Rd) Restoration

Sun, 26 Jul 2009 00:00:00 GMT

Sunday , July 26, 2009:

A wonderful place to watch wildlife or to go on a full moon hike, we want to keep improving the habitat. This segment crosses the Dane and Columbia county lines and will take you right into the city of Lodi. Directions: from Hwy 113, about 2.5 miles northwest of the Village of Dane, turn left on Coyle Rd. Go to the end and turn right to the end of the lane. Project leader #441 ...

Camp Randall Stadium Chair-back Installation - Fundraiser for Clothe-a-Child

Mon, 27 Jul 2009 00:00:00 GMT

Monday , July 27, 2009:

Gardening Help Needed

Mon, 27 Jul 2009 00:00:00 GMT

Monday , July 27, 2009:

Ecological restoration activities

Wed, 29 Jul 2009 00:00:00 GMT

Wednesday, July 29, 2009:

Give A Day-Woodland Sprites, Fairy Glen

Wed, 29 Jul 2009 00:00:00 GMT

Wednesday, July 29, 2009:

Looking to get out of the office and into the woods this summer? We have an opportunity for you! Our Summer Day Camp Programs are in need of volunteers. Each program runs 1 to 3 days at various Girl Scout properties in south central Wisconsin. Find the one that's right for you, attend the activity leader training, get out of the office and give a day to girls. Woodland Sprites, ...

Harambee Back Pack Program

Fri, 31 Jul 2009 00:00:00 GMT

Friday , July 31, 2009:

Bike MS 2009

Sat, 01 Aug 2009 00:00:00 GMT

Saturday , August 01, 2009:

This is an opportunity to Join the Movement on August 1 and 2, 2009 for the full weekend, one day, or even a few hours! The ride begins at WCTC-Pewaukee Campus on Saturday morning and overnights at UW-Whitewater on Saturday night. On Sunday morning, the ride starts at the university in Whitewater and ends at the Alliant Energy Center in Madison. Buses will be available to bus volunte ...

BSWA Restoration

Sat, 01 Aug 2009 00:00:00 GMT

Saturday , August 01, 2009:

This past year had some magnificent prairie burns. Add to this success by joining Dan and his crew cutting through the unwanted invasive invaders.

Ecological restoration activities

Sat, 01 Aug 2009 00:00:00 GMT

Saturday , August 01, 2009:

Pledge Drive Phone Bank Volunteers at Public TV August 1-9

Sat, 01 Aug 2009 00:00:00 GMT

Saturday , August 01, 2009:

Join Wisconsin Public Television as a volunteer at our next membership drive, August 1-9. By the time August comes around it is humid and sometimes just plain miserable outside and all you are looking for is somewhere to cool off. We have just the place for you! WPT studios in Vilas Hall on the UW-Madison campus is nice and cool and a welcome reprieve on a hot summer's day. Sever ...

Bike MS 2009

Sun, 02 Aug 2009 00:00:00 GMT

Sunday , August 02, 2009:

Pledge Drive Phone Bank Volunteers at Public TV August 1-9

Sun, 02 Aug 2009 00:00:00 GMT

Sunday , August 02, 2009:

Pledge Drive Phone Bank Volunteers at Public TV August 1-9

Mon, 03 Aug 2009 00:00:00 GMT

Monday , August 03, 2009:

Give A Day-Sew Fabulous

Tue, 04 Aug 2009 00:00:00 GMT

Tuesday , August 04, 2009:

Pledge Drive Phone Bank Volunteers at Public TV August 1-9

Tue, 04 Aug 2009 00:00:00 GMT

Tuesday , August 04, 2009:

Ecological restoration activities

Wed, 05 Aug 2009 00:00:00 GMT

Wednesday, August 05, 2009:

Pledge Drive Phone Bank Volunteers at Public TV August 1-9

Wed, 05 Aug 2009 00:00:00 GMT

Wednesday, August 05, 2009:

ACT 7 Crew Member

Thu, 06 Aug 2009 00:00:00 GMT

Thursday , August 06, 2009:

The seventh annual AIDS Network Cycles Together (ACT 7) is looking for your help! AIDS Network's largest fundraiser, the event raised nearly $300,000 last year thanks to the tireless efforts of countless volunteers. A four day, three hundred mile bike ride fundraiser through various parts of our 13 county service area, ACT 7 will be held from Thursday, August 6th though Sunday, Augu ...

ACT 7 Day Volunteer

Thu, 06 Aug 2009 00:00:00 GMT

Thursday , August 06, 2009:

ACT 7 is the seventh annual AIDS Network Cycles Together and is scheduled for Thursday, August 6 through Sunday, August 9. A four day, 300 mile bike ride fundraiser throughout our 13 county service area, ACT 6 raised nearly $300,000 for AIDS Network last year while raising awareness about HIV/AIDS. We are currently looking for individuals and groups to help as day volunteers, providi ...

AIDS Network ACT 7 Medical Crew

Thu, 06 Aug 2009 00:00:00 GMT

Thursday , August 06, 2009:

Pledge Drive Phone Bank Volunteers at Public TV August 1-9

Thu, 06 Aug 2009 00:00:00 GMT

Thursday , August 06, 2009:

ACT 7 Crew Member

Fri, 07 Aug 2009 00:00:00 GMT

Friday , August 07, 2009:

ACT 7 Day Volunteer

Fri, 07 Aug 2009 00:00:00 GMT

Friday , August 07, 2009:

AIDS Network ACT 7 Medical Crew

Fri, 07 Aug 2009 00:00:00 GMT

Friday , August 07, 2009:

Harambee Back Pack Program

Fri, 07 Aug 2009 00:00:00 GMT

Friday , August 07, 2009:

ACT 7 Crew Member

Sat, 08 Aug 2009 00:00:00 GMT